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As a first contribution on Bikenation.ca, I decided to start a small series of publications on the different suspension systems for mountain bikes. Do not worry, I'll start from the basics. Enjoy your reading and if you have any comments or questions, comment on the publication and I will be happy to answer you.
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
In the world of suspension...

It is with great pleasure that Bikenation.ca welcomes a first contributor for its mountain bike section, Julien Dostie! Already well known on the web for the quality of his interventions and as ambassador for the company S4, Julien will share his technical knowledge to the readers of Bikenation.ca in order to popularize information and promote the development of...

TROY AND SPARTAN ''BOOSTED''
Canadian company Devinci Cycles, recognized worldwide for the quality of its mountain bikes, has just unveiled its first two electric models. Introduced without fanfare on their website, the company seems to want to introduce the '' boost '' gradually to their range and yet the colours have something not to go unnoticed! Among the...

Felt Bicycles has just unveiled three models in its 2018 mountain bike lineup. Of these three models, we find a brand new line, the Doctrine, a purebred cross-country hardtail machine. Subsequently, Felt Bicycles took the opportunity to update its Edict and Decree lines. The 2018 range of Felt Bicycles seems designed to go fast, very fast! Here is an overview of the...

ENJOY BEAUTIFUL COLOURS
Cool temperatures have arrived, but there is no question of storing your bike since autumn rides offer breathtaking colourful landscapes. However, to be able to enjoy it well, you have to be dress accordingly. In his blog, the Quebec-based company Garneau offers us a guide on how to choose the right clothes. Here is a brief...

BIKE TIPS & TRICKS
Have you always wondered how to assemble a mountain bike? Specifically those of the pros? Scott Sports followed Yanick-The-Mechanic, chief mechanic of the SCOTT-SRAM racing team and one of the most skilled mechanics on the world stage in Cross-Country (XC), to see him assemble the mountain bike of the world champion Nino Schurter, a...

Giant has unveiled the 2018 version of its aero road bike, the Propel Disc 2018. As the name suggests, the big novelty of this new model is the addition of disc brakes over the entire range of bikes. This will provide better quality and braking power. In addition to the disc brakes, the new Giant Propel Disc 2018 further pushes the aerodynamics with a brand new...

The Quebec based company Spherik has just unveiled their 2018 fatbikes. Several new features and options are featured on the new winter bike models that made the company known more than 3 years ago. Among all the new features, you will be able to add a Rockshox Bluto suspension fork, a LAUF carbon fork and the company's 100mm carbon wheels. The SF fatbikes also get...

The Canadian bike company Rocky Mountain has unveiled the 2018 version of its mountain bike for aggressive trail, the Pipeline. This model, which was launch in 2017, keeps its PLUS format wheels but gets a brand new frame and increases its travel to 140mm to increase its rigidity and improve the kinematics of the suspension. Here is an overview of the new models of...

The Canadian bike company Rocky Mountain has unveiled the 2018 version of its mountain bike for trail, Instinct and Instinct BC Edition. The new Instinct is equipped with 29'' wheels and a new 140mm travel to enhance the stiffness of the frame and improve the kinematics of the suspension. As for the Instinct BC Edition, it gets a 155mm rear travel and a more...

The Vuelta a Espana will be the last race of the famous rider Alberto Contador after 14 years on the Pro Tour. For the occasion, Trek Bicycles has created a customized version of the Emonda SLR road bike.
Here is the result...
On the seat tube (above) details that highlight his three victories on the Grand Tours and other highlights of his...

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Rossignol Group, which recently bought Time Sport and Felt Bicycles, will launch its first line of Rossignol-branded mountain bikes next spring.
In announcing the purchase of Felt this year, the French-based ski giant said it would work with the company to develop the line. The bike line will be distributed through Rossi’s ski retail...

Province of Quebec based company Devinci has just unveiled the new iteration of its mountain bike dedicated to enduro, the Spartan 2018. Devinci, whose mountain bikes have been proven worldwide for several years, offers us for 2018 a frame featuring EPS molding technology, which equals flawless form consistency and stiffer, stronger engineering. Several...

The Canadian company Norco Bicycles has just launched, before the official season, its 2018 models of cyclocross bikes. The Threshold, a model very popular since its introduction, gets for 2018 a new and more compact geometry for better handling, as well as several very interesting features. Here is an overview of the new 2018 Norco Threshold Series...

Kona Bikes has just launched, before the official season, its 2018 models of cyclocross bikes. For 2018, the Canadian company returns to the source with the Jake series, created 20 years ago, and presents bikes specifically focused on cyclocross racing. Here is an overview of the new 2018 Kona JAKE series...
2018 | kona jake...

CAN FIT 27,5''+ OR 29'' WHEELS WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION
Quebec based bike company Spherik enters the world of mountain biking for 2018. Almost three years after the introduction of their first bikes, the SF fatbikes, it is the turn of the SMT to enter the market with the main features of being the first mountain bike with the possibility of being fitted on...

ENDURANCE BIKE EQUIPPED WITH MICRO-SUSPENSION
Wilier Triestina has unveiled a new version of its Cento10 line-up, the Cento10NDR 2018. After three years of research and based on their Cento10Air race bike unveiled earlier this year, the Cento10NDR brings an endurance version to long distances cyclists, but also who like to face cobble roads thanks to the new...

APERÇU DES VÉLOS DE MONTAGNE ET VÉLOS DE PAVÉ 2018
The Californian company Marin Bikes has unveiled a preview of its new bikes for the mountain and for the pavement in 2018, and according to the first details, several beautiful suprises are found there. It must be said that since the purchase of the company by a European investment fund, the company has the wind...

ALL BACK ON BIG WHEELS
Giant has unveiled its new iteration of its mountain bike dedicated to the practice of Cross-country (XC), the Anthem 29. Lighter, smoother and more stable, the 2018 version sees the return of 29er wheels for the whole range whereas since 2014, only the Anthem X version was equipped with big wheels.
Continue after the video for more...

THE NEXT BIG THING
Tacx took advantage of the Bora-Hansgrohe team's training camp to unveil its revolutionary new indoor trainer, the Tacx Magnum Smart, with a video featuring UCI World Champion Peter Sagan.
The Tacx Magnum Smart is a treadmill that allows you, as you have seen in the video, to ride your bike in addition to running. The treadmill is...

WITH THE NEW FUTURE SHOCK
We've been waiting for it for a week, now Specialized unveils details about the brand new (and the word new is well chosen in this case) Diverge road bike. All its design is completely revised: new frame, new geometry, weight and the addition of a new and imporved future shock. Continue after this crazy video featuring Peter Sagan for...

THEIR ENDURANCE ROAD BIKES EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE
The high-end road bike market has somewhat slowed in recent years while the aluminum, which have highly evolved in terms of quality, gained in popularity by consumers. Last year, wisconsin company Trek bicycles introduced the Domane ALR, an aluminum version of its award-winning carbon endurance...

12 SPEEDS NOW AFFORDABLE
One year after the launch of its first 12-speed Eagle XX1 and Eagle X01 groups, SRAM strikes hard with the introduction of the new GX Eagle 1x12 for more than 50% cheaper than the X01. Continue after the video for all the details ...
The new GX Eagle 1x12 speeds group borrows most of the characteristics of its superiors,...

NOW EQUIPPED WITH BOTH DI2 AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Rumors about a new Shimano Ultegra group intensified earlier this week when BMC unveiled its new Teammachine road bikes with images of its Ultegra-equipped models blackened at the derailleur level. Today, the giant of the components confirms the arrival of the new group with its official unveiling. Here is an...